Jennifer Hudson to Appear on Barbara Walters Special February 25th  2/2/07

BARBARA WALTERS TALKS TO ACADEMY AWARD NOMINEE JENNIFER HUDSON FOR THE 26TH ANNUAL OSCAR EDITION OF "THE BARBARA WALTERS SPECIAL"

"American Idol" finalist and Academy Award nominee Jennifer Hudson sits down with Barbara Walters for a fascinating visit on the 26th Edition of "The Barbara Walters Special," airing on Sunday, February 25 (7:00-8:00 p.m., ET) -- and immediately following the Academy Awards on the west coast -- on the ABC Television Network.

"American Idol" finalist Jennifer Hudson, who was voted off the hit television show, speaks candidly about the show today. She tells Ms. Walters that if she had won "America Idol," she probably would not have gotten the role of Effie in "Dreamgirls."

Also appearing are Academy Award nominee Dame Helen Mirren, Academy Award nominee and comedian Eddie Murphy, plus Oscar host and Emmy Award winner Ellen DeGeneres. These superstars share their thoughts and perspectives on their success with Barbara Walters. "The Barbara Walters Special" is a Barwall Production and is produced and directed by Bill Geddie.

Source: ABC Press Release